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An Epic Lunar Experience Lands at The World Premiere of Destination : The 11 Mission Launches Later This Year

The official photo of the Prime Crew includes (from left) astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot. Guests will trace the steps of this first landing on the moon, see original Apollo 11-flown artifacts and gaze at the Apollo 11 command module when the new exhibit “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” comes to Space Center Houston Oct. 14-March 18, 2018. Space Center Houston also is the home to the command module, allowing visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the modules for the first and last lunar landings in one place. Visit www.spacecenter.org.

Photo courtesy of NASA

The Apollo 11 command module Columbia is picked up on July 24, 1969, by the USS Hornet, prime recovery ship for the historic lunar landing mission. Columbia, will land at Space Center Houston Oct. 14- March 18, 2018, in the world premiere of “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission.” Space Center Houston is the first of four stops for this new exhibit and the only place where people will see command modules for both the first and last lunar landings as the center is home to the Apollo 17. It is the first time the Apollo 11 module has left the Smithsonian since 1971. Visit www.spacecenter.org.

Photo courtesy of NASA

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Guests will trace astronaut ’s first steps on the moon, see original Apollo 11-flown objects and gaze at the historic Apollo 11 command module during the new exhibit “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” at Space Center Houston Oct. 14-March 18, 2018. Space Center Houston is the first of four stops for this brand new exhibit featuring the Apollo 11 command module, which will leave the Smithsonian on a national tour for the first time since 1971. Visit www.spacecenter.org.

Credit: Photo courtesy of NASA

The historic Apollo 11 command module Columbia will land at Space Center Houston Oct. 14-March 18, 2018, marking the first time people will see command modules for the first and last lunar landings in one place. The world premiere of “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” will make its first of four stops at Space Center Houston, which already is home to the Apollo 17 command module. Apollo 11 has not left the Smithsonian on a national tour since 1971. For more information, visit www.spacecenter.org.

Credit: Photo by Eric Long, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

Only Space Center Houston guests will see the space capsules for both the first and last lunar landings when the world premiere of “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” lands at the nonprofit Oct. 14- March 18, 2018. Space Center Houston is the first of four stops for a brand new exhibit featuring the Apollo 11 command module. The center already is home to the Apollo 17 capsule, the last lunar landing. The Apollo 11 has not left the Smithsonian since 1971. For more information, visit www.spacecenter.org.

Credit: Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

Guests will see the command module Columbia hatch, original Apollo 11-flown artifacts and the Apollo 11 command module during the new exhibit “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” at Space Center Houston Oct. 14-March 18, 2018. Space Center Houston is the first of four stops for a brand new exhibit PHOTO CUTLINES

featuring the Apollo 11 command module, which will leave the Smithsonian on a national tour for the first time since 1971. For more information, visit www.spacecenter.org.

Credit: Photo by Eric Long, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

The extravehicular (EV) gloves made for and worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 11 mission, will accompany many Apollo 11-flown artifacts and the Apollo 11 command module during the new exhibit “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” at Space Center Houston Oct. 14- March 18, 2018. Space Center Houston is the first of four stops for a brand new exhibit featuring the Apollo 11 command module, which will leave the Smithsonian on a national tour for the first time since 1971. For more information, visit www.spacecenter.org.

Credit: Photo by Eric Long, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

Among the original flown Apollo 11 artifacts, guests will see the extravehicular (EV) visor and gloves worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the Apollo 11 mission during the new exhibit “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” at Space Center Houston. Scheduled Oct. 14-March 18, 2018, Space Center Houston is the first of four stops for this new exhibit featuring the Apollo 11 command module, which has not left the Smithsonian since 1971. Visit www.spacecenter.org.

Credit: Photo by Eric Long, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

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The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit science and space learning center with extensive educational programs. Space Center Houston is the cornerstone of its mission to inspire all generations through the wonders of space exploration. The center draws more than 1 million visitors annually, was called “The Big Draw” by USA Today and generates a $73 million annual economic impact in the greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is Houston’s first and only Smithsonian Affiliate and the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. More than 200,000 youth from around the world visit the center annually to experience our educational space museum with more than 400 things to see and experience. For more information, go to www.spacecenter.org.

SOURCE: Manned Space Flight Education Foundation